Shimla, Aug. 8 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a major support package for fishermen, offering substantial subsidies on fishing boats and gear to strengthen the fisheries sector, improve livelihoods and promote sustainable fishing practices across the state.
Under the Fishing Boat Subsidy Scheme, eligible reservoir fishermen will receive 70 per cent financial assistance for purchasing fishing boats.
The unit cost of a boat has been fixed at Rs. 50,000, of which the government will bear Rs. 35,000, while the beneficiary will contribute the remaining Rs. 15,000.
The scheme is aimed at modernising the fishing fleet operating in major reservoirs, including Gobind Sagar, Pong Dam, Chamera, Ranjit Sagar and Kol Dam.
The initi...